Highway Is Dedicated in Honor of Former Gov. Paul Patton

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Governor Fletcher bypassed partisanpolitics today to dedicate a stretch of eastern Kentucky highway.The 20-mile section of U-S one-19 was named in honor of formerDemocratic Governor Paul Patton. Three years ago Fletcher became Kentucky's first Republicangovernor in more than 30 years. He promised to "clean up the messin Frankfort," following a sex scandal involving Patton. The two sat side-by-side during the ceremony. Later, theystepped up to the microphone to exchange compliments over theiraccomplishments. Fletcher said regardless of party affiliation,there's a special kindredship between those who have served asgovernor. Patton joked that he wanted a bridge but the highway was allthat was left.

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